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Berlin lays out plan to bring back solar, wind industry on German soil
The German government is looking to acquire shares in renewable energy firms and provide support to wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers in order to encourage their production in Germany.
read more... 22/02/2023
Spain collects millions in ‘solidarity taxes’ imposed on banks, energy firms
Large energy companies and financial institutions in Spain have paid €1.45 billion in a first instalment of two extraordinary taxes imposed by the government on both sectors, Finance Minister María Jesús Montero explained on Tuesday.
read more... 22/02/2023
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Finland approves operation of Loviisa nuclear plant to 2050
The Finnish government has approved utility Fortum’s application to extend the lifetime of its two reactors (1 GW) at the Loviisa nuclear plant to 2050, from 2027 and 2030, respectively, it said on Thursday.
read more... 17/02/2023
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Norway may tax power exports to keep domestic prices down
Norway's government said on Wednesday it would consider taxing electricity exports and impose other changes to its energy market to preserve more power for domestic use and keep a lid on prices.
read more... 16/02/2023
Switzerland says won't follow EU out of beleaguered Energy Charter Treaty
Bern said it will not join the European Union’s proposed mass exit from a controversial energy investment protection treaty, sparking fears that fossil fuel companies will use Switzerland as a rear base to keep suing governments over climate action.
read more... 13/02/2023